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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.06, 691.51 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.06, 691.51 and 136.38 is: 204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.06 : 691.51 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.06/691.51 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.06x = 691.51 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.06x = 94,308.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,308.13/461.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.55

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